Dr. Jim Chen’s expertise is in coastal engineering and science, particularly in the development and application of state-of-the-art numerical models to address coastal resiliency and sustainability.
Publications
In The News
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Using nature to fight rising seas
Picture Boston Harbor, a few years from now. The East Boston Greenway, a leafy urban trail, no longer stops a block from the pier, but extends into the ocean. A floating semi-circular trail arcs across the water; cyclists buzz and pedestrians stroll along it. -
As Hurricane Lee approaches, ocean sensors deployed by Northeastern researchers will study wave and storm surge
A hurricane is coming. Northeastern researchers with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are preparing for the storm. -
Why did Beryl develop into a record-setting hurricane? High ocean temps and other factors are to blame, Northeastern expert says
Jim Chen, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and marine and environmental sciences, expects a lot of strong hurricanes this year that will require preparation to mitigate impact. -
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Is Tampa prepared for the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton?
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward central Florida, Northeastern University disaster recovery experts say residents should expect extensive destruction from the storm and its surge — particularly if Tampa is hit directly.